Agribusiness Resources for Novel Coronavirus
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Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool
Published on September 18, 2020
Find answers to common questions about operational requirements specified by Michigan Executive Orders. -
Michigan agricultural safety grants
Published on August 4, 2020
Financial assistance now available to help mitigate COVID-19 costs for farmers and processors. -
Identifying risks for COVID-19 exposures in the workplace: Agriculture
Published on July 27, 2020
A new online tool helps agricultural employers evaluate and reduce COVID-19 exposure risks. -
New skills your farm or food business will need to develop due to COVID-19
Published on July 21, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic may have set the stage for some labor opportunities to arise. -
Employee housing rules modified temporarily amidst COVID-19
Published on June 19, 2020
New rules intend to protect Michigan’s ag production and food supply from disruptions due to labor shortages caused by employees contracting COVID-19. -
Calculation for specialty crop Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) payment
Published on June 19, 2020
Learn how to calculate CFAP payments for specialty crops grown at your farm. -
El tan esperado programa de asistencia alimentaria frente al Coronavirus (CFAP) para agricultores
Published on June 11, 2020
MSU Extension ofrece un programa de asistencia alimentaria para agricultores. -
The heads and tails of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) guidance for livestock and wool producers
Published on June 11, 2020
Navigating CFAP for livestock producers. -
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) for dairy farmers
Published on June 3, 2020
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) that applies to dairy farms provides much needed help for an industry that has been dramatically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Update to small business administration (SBA) COVID-19 related loans
Published on June 2, 2020
Congress has passed, and the President signed on April 24, 2020, the Paycheck Protection and Health Care Enhancement Act. The law added $310 billion to the Paycheck Protection Program and $10 billion to the Emergency Injury Disaster Loan program. -
Programas federales para productores frente al coronavirus / Federal programs for farmers amidst novel coronavirus
Published on May 22, 2020
Educadores de Extensión en MSU crearon videos para guiar a los productores Latinos a elegir programas. / MSU Extension Educators have created videos to guide Latinx farmers to choose support programs. -
Planning tool for welfare culling during farm disrupted operations
Published on May 4, 2020
When cull animal markets are disrupted, on-farm euthanasia of these animals based on welfare may have to be considered. -
In times of supply chain disruption, how do I appropriately dispose of my livestock mortalities?
Published on May 3, 2020
Learn about mortality disposal options according to the Michigan Bodies of Dead Animals Act. -
Supply chain disruptions
Published on May 3, 2020
When workers essential to the food supply become ill, how does this affect the food supply chain within the meat industry? -
Farm safety: COVID-19 health screening requirements for essential employees
Published on April 29, 2020
New health screening requirements for essential employees will help keep our farms safe and ensure that they can keep running during this pandemic. -
In times of supply chain disruption, how do I manage excess raw milk on my farm?
Published on April 27, 2020
Learn about options that exist for reducing milk production and proper land application and storage of raw milk. -
Your farm and the Families First Act
Published on April 16, 2020
Do you know how the Families First Coronavirus Response Act will affect your farm and your employees? -
Farms should apply now for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans
Published on April 14, 2020
MSU Extension provides insight into what applying for PPP loans will do for farms and their employees. -
Protecting yourself and your farm employees from COVID-19
Published on March 27, 2020
Considerations to help producers protect themselves, their families and employees from novel coronavirus, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19. -
Farm biosecurity basics: Keeping employees healthy
Published on March 26, 2020
On a field crop farm, the goal of biosecurity is to keep the owners, operators and staff safe and healthy.
Resources
RETURN OF THE CORONAVIRUS RELIEF PROGRAMS FOR AGRICULTURE WEBINAR - RECORDING
By Corey Clark and Stan Moore of MSU Extension
A recording of the recent webinar on coronavirus relief legislation is now available online. The coronavirus relief legislation enabled programs that can provide additional financial support to a wide variety of agricultural businesses, both with and without employees. In this webinar, we walked through how the programs work, how they can benefit agricultural businesses, and how to participate in them.
CORONAVIRUS FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 2 - PODCAST
By Ben Werling and Florencia Colella of MSU Extension
https://anchor.fm/florencia-colella
UPDATE TO SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) COVID-19 RELATED LOANS
By Dr. Adam Kantrovich, Stan Moore, and Aleks Schaefer
Interim Guidance for Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers Who May Have Had Exposure to a Person with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19
Cares Act for Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Seafood Businesses
Recorded presentation and additional resources from the National Sea Grant Law Center
U.S. Small Business Administration releases interim rule on PPP and individuals with self-employment income
Interim Final Rule - Additional Eligibility Criteria and Requirements for Certain Pledges of Loans
Workplace posters from the U.S. Department of Labor
Workplace Posters for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (available in several languages)
Iowa State University Resources
Paycheck Protection Program Offers Forgivable Loans for Eligible Small Businesses - Kristine A. Tidgren
Clemson Cooperative Extension
Agribusiness Resources for COVID-19
National Council of Agricultural Employers
FAQs for H-2A Employers Regarding COVID-19
Advisory for Ag Worker Protection during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Michigan Farm Bureau Resources
Resources including Farm Employee Transit Letter and Employee Communication Letter Templates
U.S. Small Business Administration
Final Draft Rules for the Payroll Protection Program (SBA) 7(a) created by the CARES Act
Managing Farm Stress - Michigan State University Extension
MSU Extension Farm Stress Program partners to connect farmers with mental health services
MSU Extension Managing Farm Stress resource page